Lofton Dam
Lofton Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Oregon, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lofton Dam
The primary purpose of Lofton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rock 'n A, Llc (private). It impounds the Rowe Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 387 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2017.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Rowe Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.80418, -120.17645 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROCK 'N A, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00177 |
| Federal ID | OR00177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |